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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,115.48, 3,173.46 and 883.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,115.48, 3,173.46 and 883.48 is: 1,325.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,115.48 : 3,173.46 = 883.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,115.48/3,173.46 = 883.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,115.48x = 3,173.46 × 883.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,115.48x = 2,803,688.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,803,688.44/2,115.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,325.32

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